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Ch.-01- Similarity
THEORY 1.1 Basic Concept
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Area of a triangle = Base × Height
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Condition 1:
The ratio of the areas of two triangles is equal to the ratio of the products of their bases and
corresponding heights.
Base of a triangle is b1 and height is h1. Base of another triangle is b2 and height is h2. Then the
A1 b × h1
ratio of their areas i.e. = 1 .
A2 b2 × h2
Condition 2:
If the heights of both triangles are equal then–
A(ΔABC) b1
=
A(ΔPQR) b2
Property:
The ratio of the areas of two triangles with equal height is equal to the ratio of their
corresponding bases.
Condition 3:
If the bases of both triangles are same or equal then
A(ΔABC) h
= 1
A(ΔAPB) h2
Property:
The ratio of the areas of two triangles with equal bases is equal to the ratio of their
corresponding heights.
Theory 1.2 Basic proportionally theorem
Theorem : If a line parallel to a side of a triangle intersects the remaining sides in two
distinct points, then the line divides the sides in the same proportion.
Given : In ABC line l || line BC and line l
intersects AB and AC in point P and Q respectively
AP AQ
To prove: =
PB QC
Construction : Draw seg PC and seg BQ
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A(ΔAPQ) AQ
and = …. (II) (areas proportionate to bases)
A(ΔPQC) QC
seg PQ is common base of PQB and PQC. seg PQ || seg BC,
hence PQB and PQC have equal heights.
A(PQB) = A(PQC) …. (III)
A(ΔAPQ) A(ΔAPQ)
= …. [from (I), (II) and (III)]
A(ΔPQB) A(ΔPQC)
AP AQ
= …. [from (I) and (II)]
PB QC
Converse of Basic proportionality theorem
Theorem : If a line divides any two sides of a triangle in the same
ratio, then the line is parallel to the third side. In
figure, line l intersects the side AB and side AC of
ABC in the points P and Q respectively and
AP AQ
= , hence line l || seg BC.
PB QC
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Converse of angle bisector theorem
AB BD
If in ABC, point D on side BC such that = ,
AC DC
then ray AD bisects BAC.
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MAN QPR given
AMN PQR …… SAS test
M Q
c.a.c.t ……(I)
& N R
B Q
But given ……(II)
& C R
M B
from (I) & (II)
& N C
MN || BC
AM AN
Now using basic proportionality theorem, =
MB NC
MB NC
That is= …… (by invertendo)
AM AN
MB + AM NC + AN
= …… (by componendo)
AM AN
AB AC
=
AM AN
AB AC
=
PQ PR
AB BC
Similarly it can be shown that =
PQ QR
AB BC AC
= ABC ~ PQR
PQ QR PR
AAA test of similarity of triangles
For a given corresponding of vertices, when corresponding angles of two triangle are
congruent, then the two triangle are similar.
In ABC and PQR, in the
correspondence ABC PQR if
A P, B Q and C R then
ABC ~ PQR.
SAS test of similarity of triangles
For a given correspondence of vertices of two triangles, if two pairs of corresponding sides are
in the same proportion and the angles between them are congruent, then the two triangles are
similar.
For example, if in KLM and RST,
KLM RST
KL LM
=
RS ST
Therefore, KLM ~ RST ….. by SAS test
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SSS test for similarity of triangles
For a given correspondence of vertices of two
triangles, when three sides of a triangle are in
proportion to corresponding three sides of
another triangle, then the two triangles are
similar.
For example, if in PQR and XYZ,
PQ QR PR
If = =
YZ XY XZ
then PQR ~ ZYX
Properties of similar triangles :
(1) ABC ~ ABC – Reflexivity
(2) If ABC ~ DEF then DEF ~ ABC – Symmetry
(3) If ABC ~ DEF and DEF ~ GHI, then ABC ~ GHI – Symmetry
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Theorem of geometric mean
In a right angled triangle, the perpendicular segment to the hypotenuse from the opposite
vertex, is the geometric mean of the segments into which the hypotenuse is divided.
Proof : In right angled triangle PQR, seg QS hypotenuse PR
QSR ~ PSQ …. (similarity of right
triangles)
QS SR
=
PS SQ
QS SR
=
PS QS
QS = PS SR
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To prove : ABC = 90o
c2 = a 2 2ax + x 2 + p 2 .… (I)
In ADC, by Pythagoras theorem
b2 = p 2 + x 2
p2 = b2 x2 …. (II)
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Substituting value of p from (II) in (I),
c2 = a2 2ax + x2 + b2 x2
c2 = a2 + b2 2ax
AB2 = BC2 + AC2 2BC DC
2. In ABC, ACB is obtuse angle, seg AD seg BC. Prove that:
AB2 = BC2 + AC2 + 2BC CD
In the figure seg AD seg BC
Let AD = p, AC = b, AB = c,
BC = a and DC = x.
DB = a + x
In ADB, by Pythagoras theorem,
c2 = (a + x)2 + p2
c2 = a2 + 2ax + x2 + p2 .… (I)
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Similarly, in ADC
b2 = x2 + p2
p2 = b2 x2 …. (II)
substituting the value of p from (II) in (I)
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c2 = a2 + 2ax + b2
AB2 = BC2 + AC2 + 2BC CD
Apollonius theorem
In ABC, if M is the midpoint of side BC, then AB2 + AC2 = 2AM2 + 2BM2
Given : In ABC, M is the midpoint of side BC.
To prove: AB2 + AC2 = 2AM2 + 2BM2
Construction: Draw seg AD seg BC
Proof : If seg AM is not perpendicular to seg BC then out of
AMB and AMC one is obtuse angle and the other is acute
angle
In the figure, AMB is obtuse angle and AMC is acute angle.
From examples (I) and (II) above,
AB2 = AM2 + MB2 + 2BM MD …… (I)
and AC2 = AM2 + MC2 2MC MD
AC2 = AM2 + MB2 2BM MD ( BM = MC) …… (II)
adding (I) and (II)
AB2 + AC2 = 2AM2 + 2BM2
Write the proof yourself if seg AM seg BC.
From this example we can see the relation among the sides and medians of a
triangle.
This is known as Apollonius theorem.
Write the theory related to worksheet before solving the problems.
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Ch.-03- Circle
THEORY 3.1 Circles passing through one, two, three points
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line l is a tangent to the circle.
Tangent segment theorem
Theorem : Tangent segments drawn from an external point to a circle are congruent.
Observe the adjoining figure. Write ‘given’ and ‘to prove.’
Draw radius AP and radius AQ and complete the following proof of the
theorem.
Proof : In PAD and QAD,
seg PA seg QA radii of the same circle.
seg AD seg AD common side
APD = AQD = 90o …… tangent
theorem
PAD QAD Hypogenous side test
seg DP seg DQ c.s.c.t.
THEORY 3.2 Theorem of touching circles
Theorem : If two circles touch each other, their point of contact lies on the line joining
their centres.
(1) If the circles touch each other externally, distance between their centres is equal to
the sum of their radii.
(2) The distance between the centres of the circles touching internally is equal to the
difference of their radii.
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When the vertex of an angle is the centre of a circle, it is called
a central angle.
(1) Measure of a minor arc is equal to the measure of its
corresponding central angle. in figure measure of
central AOB is measure of minor arc APB is also
(2) Measure of major arc = 360o measure of
corresponding minor arc. In figure measure of major arc AQB = 360o measure of
minor arc
APB = 360o
(3) Measure of a semi circular arc, that is of a semi circle is 180o.
(4) Measure of a complete circle is 360o.
Two arcs are congruent if their measures and radii are equal.
Theorem : The chords corresponding to congruent arcs of a circle (or congruent circles) arc
congruent.
Given : In a circle with centre B arc APC arc DQE
To prove : Chord AC chord DE
Proof : (Fill in the blanks and complete the proof.)
In ABC and DEF,
side AB side DB (radii of same circle)
side BC side BE (radii of same circle)
ABC DBE measures of congruent arcs
ABC DBE (SAS test)
chord AC chord DE (c.s.c.t)
Theorem : Corresponding arcs of congruent chords of a circle (or congruent circles) arc
congruent.
Given : O is the centre of a circle chord PQ chord RS.
To prove : Arc PMQ arc RNS
Proof : Consider the following statements and write the proof.
Two arcs are congruent if their measures and radii are
equal.
Arc PMQ and arc RNS are arcs of the same circle, hence
have equal radii.
In POQ & SOR
seg OP seg OR ……. radii of same circle
seg OQ seg OS ……. radii of same circle
chord PQ chord RS ……. given
POQ SOR ……. SAS test
POQ SOR …… c.a.c.t
arc PMQ arc SNR corresponding arcs of congruent angles
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THEORY 3.4 Inscribed angle
C is the centre of a circle. The vertex D, of PDQ
lies on the circle. The arms of PDQ intersect the circle
at A and B. Such an angle is called an angle inscribed
in the circle or in the arc.
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The measure of an angle subtended by an arc at a point on the circle is half of the measure of
the angle subtended by the arc at the centre.
Corollaries of inscribed angle theorem
1. Given : In a circle with centre C. PQR & PSR arc inscribed in the arc PQR
To prove : PQR PSR
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Proof : (1) PQR = m(arc PTR) …… Inscribed angle theorem
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(2) PSR = m(arc PTR)
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(3) PQR PSR ….. from (1) and (2)
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Corollary of cyclic quadrilateral theorem
An exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is congruent to the angle opposite to its adjacent
interior angle.
Converse of cyclic quadrilateral theorem
Theorem : If a pair of opposite angles of a quadrilateral is supplementary, the quadrilateral
is cyclic.
Theorem : If two points on a given line subtend equal
angles at two distinct points which lie on the
same side of the line, then the four points are
concyclic.
Given : Points B and C lie on the same side of line
AD. ABD ACD
To prove : Points A, B, C, D are concyclic.
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(1) In figure, (i) AEC = [m (arc AC) + m (arc DB)]
2
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(ii) CEB = [m (arc AD) + m (arc CB)]
2
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(2) In figure, BED = [m (arc BD) m (arc AC)]
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Given: Let ABC be an angle, where vertex B lies on a circle with centre M.
Its side BC touches the circle at B and side BA intersects the circle at A. Arc ADB is
intercepted by ABC.
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To prove: ABC = m (arc ADB)
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Proof: Consider three cases.
(1) In figure, (i) the centre M lies on the arm BA of ABC,
ABC = MBC = 90o…. tangent theorem (I)
arc ADB is a semicircle.
m(arc ADB) = 180o ….definition of measure of arc (II)
From (I) and (II)
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ABC = m (arc ADB)
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Now, ABE =
1
2
m
…… proved in (ii).
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180 = m(arc AFB) ……. linear pair
2
1
= 360 m
2
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180 ABC = 180 m(arc ADB)
2
1
ABC = m
2
1
ABC = m(arc ADB)
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Alternative statement of the above theorem.
In the figure, line AB is a secant and line BC is a tangent.
The arc ADB is intercepted by ABC. Chord AB divides the circle
in two parts. These are opposite arcs of each other.
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From the above theorem, ABC = m arc ADB = ATB
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the angle between a tangent of a circle and a chord drawn from the point of contact is
congruent to the angle inscribed in the arc opposite to the arc intercepted by that angle.
Converse of theorem of the angle between tangent and secant
A line is drawn from one end point of chord of a circle and if the
angle between the chord and the line is half the measure of the arc
intercepted by that angle then that line is a tangent to the circle.
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If PQR = m (arc PSQ) , or PQT = 2 m (arc PUQ)
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then line TR is a tangent to the circle.
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Theorem of internal division of chords
Suppose two chords of a circle intersect each other in the interior of the circle, then the product
of the lengths of the two segments of one chord is equal to the product of the lengths of the two
segments of the other chord.
Given : Chords AB and CD of a circle with centre P intersect at
point E.
To prove : AE EB = CE ED
Construction : Draw seg AC and seg DB.
Proof : In CAE and BDE,
AEC DEB ……. opposite angles
CAE BDE ……. Angles inscribed in the same arc
CAE ~ BDE ……. AA test
AE CE
= ……. corresponding sides of similar triangle
DE BE
AE EB = CE ED
Theorem of external division of chords
If secants containing chords AB and CD of circle
intersect outside the circle in point E, then AE EB = CE ED.
Write ‘given’ and ‘to prove’ with the help of the statement
of the theorem and in figure
Construction : Draw seg AD and seg BC.
Fill in the blanks and complete the proof.
Proof : In ADE and CBE,
AED CEB ........ common angle
DAE BCE
........ angles inscribed in same arc
ADE CEB
…… A A test
(AE) DE
= ……. corresponding sides of similar triangle
CE BE
AE × BE = CE ED
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Ch.-04- Geometric Constructions
If x1 , x2 are the co-ordinates of points A & B and x2 > x1 then length of seg AB = d (A, B) = x2 x1
Co-ordinates of origin are (0, 0). Hence if co-ordinates of point P are (x, y) then d (O, P) = x2 y 2 .
If points P(x1, y1), Q (x2, y2) lie on the XY plane then d (P, Q) = x2 x1 2 y2 y1 2
that is, PQ2 = (x2 x1)2 + (y2 y1)2 = (x1 x2)2 + (y1 y2)2
THEORY 5.2
Section formula
The co-ordinates of a point which divides the line segment joined by two distinct points (x1, y1)
mx nx1 my2 ny1
and (x2, y2) in the ratio m : n are 2 , .
m n mn
Midpoint formula
The co-ordinates of midpoint of a line segment joining two distinct points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are
x1 x2 y1 y2
2 , 2 .
Centroid formula
If (x1, y1), (x2, y2) and (x3, y3) are the vertices of a triangle then co-ordinates of the centroid are
x1 x2 x3 y1 y2 y3
,
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THEORY 5.3
If (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are any two points on line l,
y2 y1
Then the slope is shown by letter m. Slope = m
x2 x1
Slopes of parallel lines are equal.
The slope of X – axis and of any line parallel to X – axis is zero.
The slope of Y – axis and of any line parallel to Y – axis cannot be determined.
If ‘’ is given then slope = m = tan
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Ch.-06- Trigonometry
CHAPTER 8: Introduction to Trigonometry and Trigonometric Identities
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122) Relation between cosec A and sinA is cosec A = or sin A =
sin A cosec A
or cosec A.sin A = 1
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123) Relation between cos A and secA is sec A = or cos A = or cos A.sec A = 1
cos A sec A
1 1
124) Relation between cot A and tanA is cot A = or tan A = or cot A.tan A = 1
tan A cot A
sin A
125) Relation between sin A ,cosA and tanA is = tan A
cos A
cos A
126) Relation between sin A ,cosA and cotA is = cot A
sin A
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1)Angle of Elevation:
2)Angle of Depression:
3) For and angle of elevation or angle of depression its one side is horizontal line.
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CHAPTER 7: Mensuration
Fundamentals:
1) Circumference = 2r
2)Area of the Circle = r2
3)
4) Length of Arc: When sector angle AOB = . & ‘O’ is centre.( is called central angle)
θ
l(arc ) = 2 r
360o
θ 1
5) Area (sector )= r2 × o
or Area of Sector = × l × r (l = length of arc)
360 2
6) Perimeter of sector = 2r + l(arc )
4) Sphere Radius = r
4
i) Volume : π r3 ii) Surface area = 4 π r2
3
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(b) For a spherical shell with External Radius = R & Internal Radius = r,
(i) Thickness of shell = (R r) units ;
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(ii) Volume of the material = π (R 3 r 3 ) cubic units.
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5) Hemi-sphere : Rdius = r
i) Curved surface area = 2 π r2
ii) Total suface area = 3 π r2
2
iii) Volume : π r3
3
6) Spherical shell Outer Radius =R , Inner Radius =r
4
i) Volume : π (R3 – r3)
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Mass
7)Density =
Volume
8)1m = 1000 L i.e. 1m3 = 1 kL
3
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